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Thursday, September 05, 2013

Readers, I've known Lisa Harris for a long time. She was in the critique group that meets in my home before she went to Africa, and I love her writing. I had been looking forward to the release of this book, and I started reading it the day it arrived at my house.

The story gripped me from the first, and the pace of the plot kept me turning pages as fast as I could. And the characters. They grabbed my heart and didn't let go. You will not want to miss this romantic suspense novel!

Welcome back, Lisa. Tell us a little
about yourself and your background.

I live in Mozambique
with my family where we are church planting missionaries. I've spent the last
six years homeschooling, but am stepping into a new empty nest phase while my
kids attend a missionary boarding school. So lots of changes in my life right
now!

How did you become
interested in writing?

I grew up wanting to be a writer. I started seriously
writing after my first child was born. While he napped, I would write. I
eventually finished my first book and haven't stopped since. :-)

What compelled you to
write a book on this subject?

I love writing stories that are not just suspenseful but
that also deal with a real world issues. This story deals with the domestic slavery
side of human trafficking in the US, an issue that thankfully many
are becoming more aware of and are getting involved to help stop it.

What is the main
theme or point that you want readers to understand from reading your book? Are
there any other themes present in the book?

I hope that people will first of all become aware of the
very real issue of people being bought and sold today. I also hope that each
one of us will let God use us to impact the lives of others no matter who we are.
God definitely uses ordinary people to impact the world.

Are there some
specific lessons you hope readers will learn and apply to their lives after
reading your book?

In this story my main character, Avery, struggles to balance
life as a single mom with a career. She has to come to the point where she
realizes her weaknesses and fears and comes to rely fully on God. In our own
lives we often feel inadequate to follow God' call, but we can't forget that he
loves us and wants to be our strength. He came to heal the empty and broken
hearted, those searching for freedom and hope.

What makes your book
different than any other books similar to yours that are in circulation today?

I hope readers will find this book both page-turning and
thought-producing as it deals with real world issues along with plenty of
suspense and romance!

I’ve read this book,
and it does all these things. How does the book intertwine with God’s call on
your life and how you are currently serving Him?

I often find God teaching me things alongside my characters
as I write, so in some ways they reflect things I grapple with. In my ministry,
I feel called here in Mozambique
to minister especially to the women, orphans, and their caregivers who need
hope.

Do you have a
favorite Scripture verse?

"But we are not of those who shrink back and are
destroyed, but of those who believe and are saved." Hebrews 10:39

When you are not
writing, what do you like to do? Do you have any hobbies?

I love spending time with my family. Beyond that, I love
photography, cooking and reading.

Please share the back cover copy with us.

When two Jane Does are killed on the outskirts of Atlanta,
Georgia, detective and behavioral specialist Avery North discovers they share
something in common—a tattoo of a magnolia on their shoulders. Suspecting a
serial killer, Avery joins forces with medical examiner Jackson Bryant to solve
the crimes and prevent another murder. But it doesn't take long for them to
realize that there is much more to the case than meets the eye. As they venture
deep into a sinister world of human trafficking, Avery and Jackson are taken to
the very edge of their abilities—and their hearts.

Dangerous
Passage exposes a fully-realized and frightening world where every
layer peeled back reveals more challenges ahead. Romantic suspense fans will be
hooked from the start by Lisa Harris's first installment of the new Southern
Crimes series.

I’ve read the book,
but please give us a peek at the first page for my readers.

After another grueling weekend wrapping up a homicide, Detective
Avery North was not about to let anything get in the way of her one
nonnegotiable indulgence on her first day off in two weeks. She pulled into the
parking lot of Glam Day Spa and stepped into the sultry Atlanta morning. The rest of her Monday might
end up being a marathon, but she didn’t care as she had the next hour to look
forward to being pampered.

The petite dark-haired manicurist greeted her at the front
counter. “Morning, Miss North. You’re right on time.”

“Morning, Riza.”

“You’re off today?”

“Thankfully.” Avery finished the rest of her iced tea while
following Riza back to an open chair. “I managed not to cancel my appointment a
third time. Crazy weekend.”

“Then you need to sit down and relax completely. We could
add a manicure? I have a new color that would look stunning with your red hair.”

Avery melted into the padded chair, kicked off her sandals, then
dipped her feet into the hot, bubbly water, feeling herself relax for the first
time in days. “Maybe next time.”

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Awesome interview! This book looks so good and I can't wait to read it! My sister has been getting involved with ministries that are working to end human trafficking and I love that you chose to incorporate it into your book!Abbi (PA)

Dangerous Passage is a book that I am looking forward to reading. I am recently learning more about human trafficking and slavery in the United States. I love reading suspense, so I know I will enjoy this book. Thanks for offering a copy.Tennessee

Lisa's comment wanting readers as reading her book, they see the real world with suspense and romance. I love that about a book. Her book sounds fantastic. Please enter my name in the giveaway. Thank you!